20-year-old ties Watson after third round of Masters

AUGUSTA, Ga. — Jordan Spieth shot a 2-under-par 70 today to pull even with Bubba Watson after three rounds of the 78th Masters golf tournament at Augusta National.

Spieth, 20, is attempting to become the tournament’s youngest winner, surpassing Tiger Woods, who was 21 when he won in 1997. He and Watson, who shot a 2-over 74, are paired together in the final group.

Both are at 5-under 211 through 54 holes. Matt Kuchar (68) and Sweden’s Jonas Blixt (71) are tied for third, a stroke back. Spain’s Miguel Angel Jimenez, who shot the low round of the tournament with a 6-under 66, and Ricky Fowler (67) are tied for fifth.